Tonys Baltimore Grille
2800 Atlantic Ave
Atlantic City, NJ
Fare: Italian
Price: Inexpensive - Moderate
Food Quality: Typical, tavern style food preparation
Service: Friendly, attentive
Ambiance/decor: Throwback bar from a past era. The atmosphere is like a South Philly neighborhood bar with dated decor, and jukeboxes at each booth.
Overall Rating: 2 stars
Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = poor to Four stars = Best in Class
Noise Level: Moderate - High
Dress: Very casual
Recommended For: Budget conscious diners who prefer getting away from the expensive glitzy casinos for a traditional Italian meal at an affordable price.
Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer more complex eclectic dishes with a more upscale, trendy ambiance.
Recommended dishes: When available, The Speciality Pizzas, The Bar Specials, and Thd 3 course Value Meal.
Liquor: Full bar service, open 24 hours.
Tony's Baltimore Grille, an Atlantic City long-time favorite landmark for over 65 years.
Located a block off the boardwalk near the Tropicana, it's a popular spot for the late-night crowd, locals, cops, shift workers, and the occasional celebrity.
Open 24 hours/day, seven days/week, it attracts many late-arriving gamblers --- it's one of the few restaurants where you can get a reasonably priced meal in the early A.M. They are noted for their pizza and traditional Italian dishes, at a very low price.
It's a throwback bar and a change of pace to the glitzy or elegant Italian restaurants in the casinos. The atmosphere is like a South Philly neighborhood restaurant set in a white stucco building with red shutters.
The wrap-around bar area has seating in a few booths. The large dining room is dark, and dated, with jukeboxes at each booth, and square tables.
It's an old-world local bar vibe with old rock music being heard in the background
This is a New Jersey dining experience that's inexpensive, and dependable.
In addition to the pizzas, Tony's serves up generous portions of basic pasta, meatball platters, and a good Seafood Special with fried shrimp, crab cakes, scallops, fries, and cole slaw.
The service is friendly and attentive.
Update September 2024
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